Mireille

At a Glance

Meaning

Admired one; coined by poet Frédéric Mistral for his 1859 poem

Origin

Provençal (Occitan)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

mih-RAYListen

Mireille is a Provençal (Occitan) name meaning 'admired one,' coined by the poet Frédéric Mistral for his 1859 poem. You may see it glossed as 'to admire; miracle,' but that miracle connection is a sound-alike folk link to the unrelated word 'miracle' — Wiktionary traces the name only to the Provençal root meaning 'to admire.' It's pronounced mih-RAY (IPA /mɪˈreɪ/).

Meaning & Origin of Mireille

Meaning: Admired one; coined by poet Frédéric Mistral for his 1859 poem.

Origin: Provençal (Occitan).

A common claim: Sometimes glossed as 'to admire; miracle' Actually: The 'miracle' association appears to be a sound-alike mix-up with the unrelated word 'miracle.' The name actually traces to a Provençal root meaning 'to admire.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mireille

Popularity of Mireille

Mireille hit its high point in 1969, ranking #3072 with 20 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had slipped to #8245, with just 13.

Names Like Mireille

These names share Mireille’s style, era or origin.

• Alouette
• Amorette
• Amoura
• Antoinette
• Aubrielle
• Aveline

FAQ

What does the name Mireille mean?

Admired one; coined by poet Frédéric Mistral for his 1859 poem. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mireille?

Mireille is pronounced mih-RAY (IPA: /mɪˈreɪ/).

Is Mireille a popular name right now?

Mireille peaked at #3072 in 1969 and is ranked #8245 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1949–2024.)

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